Congratulations to the FFA Knowledge Team (Gracie Rothermich, Olivia Wood, Keena Lowe, and Liz Sheehan) and to Carson Lowe, Job Interview LDE participant, for advancing to district competition in April.

Congratulations to the band for receiving an Exemplary (1) rating at district music yesterday. This is the best rating a band can receive. Great Job!

Please check the lost and found for any lost items. Today after school, everything will be taken to MUNCH that is left.

Quiz bowl meeting during 1st lunch today in Mr. Hummel's room.

Those students planning on trying out for cheerleading your paperwork is due today by 3:00. There will be no paperwork taken late, NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

2. Today is the last day to check the LOST & FOUND for lost items. Everything that is left will be taken to MUNCH.

3. Today is the last day to purchase a HS Baseball T-Shirt.

4. Spring Session of the Morning Mileage Walking School Bus will begin Tuesday, March 26.

WEATHER: Friday, March 15th: Partly cloudy skies, with a high of 45 and a low of 28.]]>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 13:17:06 GMThttp://www.willowspringsschool.com/daily-bulletins/hs-bulletin-monday-maroon-031119Today(Maroon)

New Bear Times will not take place until after Spring Break on March 25.

Freshman, Sophomores, & Juniors: Sign up on Ms. Holder's door for the Chad Cargill ACT prep workshop. The workshop will be on Thursday from 8:30 until 12:00. The cost is $30 per student.

Those students planning on trying out for cheerleading your paperwork is due no later than Friday by 3:00. There will be no paperwork taken late, NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

Sophomores and Juniors - Baseball season is coming up and we need student workers for the concession stand. Each game that you work means money off of next year's prom ticket. If you are interested, see the signup sheet on Ms. Berry's door for game dates and times. The first game is on the 19th so come by soon!

Only 4 days left to purchase your prom ticket. You can purchase your ticket in the library before school and at 10-minute break. Today is the last day to get your Guest Request Form turned into Mr. Schmitt.

CPR/First Aid training will be offered on Saturday, April 27, at First General Baptist Church from 9 am to 1 pm. The cost is $45 plus $15 for an American Heart Certification card. If you want to work at the pool this summer, this is a good opportunity to get your training completed early. Register at www.missouricpr.com]]>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 13:14:23 GMThttp://www.willowspringsschool.com/daily-bulletins/ms-bulletin-monday-maroon-031119Today's MenuToday: Chinese Chicken, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Applesauce Cup & MilkTuesday Breakfast: Turkey Sausage on a Stick, Pineapple Cups & MilkTuesday Lunch: Crispito, Salad, Banana, Yogurt & Milk*****************************************************

Brooke NewellCharlie CrawfordStudents may pick up there gift cards at the end of school today from Ms. Stacey in the office.

2. Students with 0 ZAPs or 1 ZAP during 3rd quarter will attend a reward activity this Thursday and Friday. As announced in the Bulletin at the beginning of the quarter, students with 2 or more ZAPs who later had ZAPs forgiven to bring their total below 2 are not eligible. The reward activities will occur in Grimes and Big Concrete Steps on Playground at the following times:Wednesday-7th grade: 1:35-2:15 p.m., 8th grade 2:20-3:00 p.m- Big concrete steps on playground Thursday-- 5th grade: 1:35-2:15 p.m., 6th grade: 2:20-3:00 p.m.- GrimesWednesday-7th grade: 1:35-2:15 p.m., 8th grade 2:20-3:00 p.m- Big concrete steps on playground

3. There will be a special reward activity at the end of 4th quarter for all students who meet the following criteria:

5th Grade: 95% attendance or higher during 4th quarter6th Grade: No office referrals resulting in ISS, OSS, Behavior Lessons or Behavior Lunch Detentions7th Grade: Criteria to be announced at a later date8th Grade: Same criteria as for the Springfield Cardinals field trip

4. 4th Qtr Classes:

6th, 7th, 8th grades – Bear time rosters for M-4 will be posted outside of each classroom this morning. Look for your name.5th grade – M-2, if you had Mrs. Wardle’s class for 3rd quarter, you are to stay in her class for 4th quarter, also.6th grade - M-3, go to the same class for 4th quarter that you had during 3rd quarter.

5. Tuesday- There will be no 5th and 6th grade reading tutoring after school.

6. Last day to turn in a kindness heart message is this Friday, 3/15

7. 7th Grade 4th Qtr. Art Class - You will need to bring with you to class on Tuesday, March 12th; 1 3-ring binder, 8 tab dividers, and a #2 pencil (no pencil that requires lead), and planner.

8. 8th Grade Art Class - If you are finished with your current assignment, you must bring a book to read or homework to art class on Wednesday, March 13th, and Friday, March 15th.

9. For those that were given an art show permission slip, those have to be returned to Mrs. Pitts no later than Tuesday, March 12th

10.Cheer Practice, Wednesday in Ms. Tyler's room.

11.Art Club will meet on Thursday March 28th.

WEATHER: Monday, March 11th: Cloudy with a high of 54 degrees and a low of 35 degrees.]]>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:36:21 GMThttp://www.willowspringsschool.com/daily-bulletins/hs-bulletin-thursday-maroon-030719Today(Maroon)

Students: Please review the Absences and Excuses policy on pages 24-26 of the Handbook. Please take special note of the fact that after 4 absences in any block, you must have documentation in the form of a "doctor note, court note, funeral program, school nurse, etc. A note from your parents does not qualify as valid documentation." If you are sick in the morning, you may come in and see the school nurse before school starts to receive an excuse from the nurse if you meet their criteria (saves the expense of a doctor visit). The Attendance Committee does not meet until April 9th and we already have 38 of you on the list!!!

Sophomores and Juniors - Baseball season is coming up and we need student workers for the concession stand. Each game that you work means money off of next year's prom ticket. If you are interested, see the signup sheet on Ms. Berry's door for game dates and times. The first game is on the 19th so come by soon!

Only 7 days left to purchase your prom ticket. You can purchase your ticket in the library before school and at 10-minute break. Only 3 days left to get your Guest Request Form turned into Mr. Schmitt.

This Saturday, the chess team will travel to the Junction Hill chess tournament in West Plains. You will NOT be allowed to travel to State chess if you do not participate in this tournament. Please see Serghei if you have questions. The bus will leave from the new gym at 8:15 am, back at 4 pm. Entry fee is $5, you will need snacks or cash for food.

CPR/First Aid training will be offered on Saturday, April 27, at First General Baptist Church from 9 am to 1 pm. The cost is $45 plus $15 for an American Heart Certification card. If you want to work at the pool this summer, this is a good opportunity to get your training completed early. Register at www.missouricpr.com]]>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:34:29 GMThttp://www.willowspringsschool.com/daily-bulletins/ms-bulletin-thursday-maroon-030719Today's MenuToday: Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy, Peas, Diced Peaches & MilkFriday Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal, Donut, Mixed Fruit & MilkFriday Lunch: BLT, Green Beans, Orange & Milk ***************************************************

1. Remember to bring your money for the book fair. It will be open after school on Thursday from 3-6 and you can shop online through the weekend.

2. Today- NO Cheer Practice. It has been re-scheduled for next Wednesday from 3:15-5:00 in Ms. Tyler's room.

3. Today-Art Club Meeting.

4. Today-Drama Club Meeting.

5. Students qualifying for the Mark Twain/ Truman field trip should have received a letter to take home. If you haven't please see Ms. Holt. The forms need to be signed and returned as soon as possible.

6. Remember to bring your money for the book fair. It will be open after school on Thursday from 3-6 and you can shop online through the weekend.

7. This Saturday, March 9th, the chess team will travel to the Junction Hill chess tournament in West Plains. You will NOT be allowed to travel to State chess if you do not participate in this tournament. Please see Serghei if you have questions. The bus will leave from the new gym at 8:15 am, back at 4 pm. Entry fee is $5, you will need snacks or cash for food.

SPORTS: Registration is going on now for the YMCA summer baseball and softball programs. Registration forms are available in the Student Info Center and also at the YMCA. The deadline to sign up is next Wednesday, March 6. Forms turned in after the deadline will be put on a Waiting List, so don't wait until the last minute!

WEATHER: Thursday, March 7th: Cloudy, slight chance of rain with a high of 43 degrees and a low of 35 degrees.]]>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 14:18:26 GMThttp://www.willowspringsschool.com/daily-bulletins/hs-bulletin-monday-white-03-04-19Today(White)

Congratulations to Jodi Roinuse for placing 5th in international extemporaneous speaking at the MSHSAA District Debate Tournament Saturday. Also, congratulations to the entire Speech and Debate team for a great season.

A+ and Internship students: Make sure all of your time sheets and internship 3rd quarter assignments are turned to Mrs. Amanda by today.

Winter Sports Banquet for boys & girls basketball, will be tomorrow night at 6:00 in the Middle School Auditorium.

Tickets for Prom are on sale now. You can purchase tickets before school and at 10-minute break in the library. If you are bringing an out of school guest, they have to be approved BEFORE you purchase their ticket. Also, please make your song requests for prom on the school website under Prom Information. The deadline to order your tux for prom from Vintage Floral is Friday, April 5th. Also, the sooner you order your tux, the better the selection.

Lexxie Cody is doing a book drive for the Children´s Hospital of St. Louis, Missouri, for her senior project. There will be flyers in both the Commons and the library, along with boxes marked ´Lexxie´s Book Donations to the Children´s Hospital´ where you can donate short chapter/early teen books. Thank you!

2. The deadline to read 10 Mark Twain or Truman books is Wednesday, March 6th. Students who have read 10 books and passed the quizzes will qualify to go on the field trip Friday, March 15.

3. Cheer practice Thursday from 3:15-5:00 in Ms. Tyler's room.

4. No tutoring tomorrow for 7th Grade.

5. Baseball T-Shirt orders and money are due by Monday to Coach Crewse

6. Softball T-Shirts orders and money are due by Monday to Coach Ashley Johnson.

7. Drama Club Meeting this Thursday and Thursday, March 28th.

8. 8th Grade Students: If you are interested in trying out for HS Cheerleading, pick up a packet in the MS Office.

SPORTS: Registration is going on now for the YMCA summer baseball and softball programs. Registration forms are available in the Student Info Center and also at the YMCA. The deadline to sign up is next Wednesday, March 6. Forms turned in after the deadline will be put on a Waiting List, so don't wait until the last minute!

WEATHER: Friday, March 1st: Sunshine and clouds mixed. High of 27 degrees and a low of 13 degrees.]]>Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:13:35 GMThttp://www.willowspringsschool.com/daily-bulletins/hs-bulletin-thursday-white-022819Today(White)

Breakfast- Blueberry Muffin & Fruit

Lunch- Chili, Broccoli, Fruit, & Scooby Bones

Friday(Maroon)

Breakfast- Toast & Cereal

Lunch- Chicken Fajita, Corn, Fruit, & Tostitos

Hallway Music:Today - Throwback: 2001Friday - Inspirational

Students: Check your email for 4th quarter Bear Time options. Please rank your choices (1 is the top choice). Responses will be taken through Monday.

No chess practice today.

Interact Meeting tomorrow during both lunch in Mrs. Wiles room.

A+ and Internship students: Make sure all of your time sheets and internship 3rd quarter assignments are turned to Mrs. Amanda by Monday.

Tickets for Prom go on sale tomorrow and will be sold through March 15. You can purchase tickets before school and at 10-minute break in the library. If you are bringing an out of school guest, they have to be approved BEFORE you purchase their ticket. If you are wanting to shop for a prom dress from our collection in the library, you need to let Mrs. Cochran know by tomorrow! Also, please make your song requests for prom on the school website under Prom Information.

Quiz bowl meeting tomorrow in Mr. Hummel's room during first lunch.

Zavory Roinuse's final simulation will meet in Mr. Wickens room after school until 7:30 tomorrow.

Alex Sheehan is holding a Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament as part of his senior project. The tournament will take place on Saturday, at 10 am in the band room in the new gym. It should last until around 1 pm. This will be free entry, double elimination tournament, with Nintendo eShop card as the top prize. Please see Alex for more information.

Lexxie Cody is doing a book drive for the Children´s Hospital of St. Louis, Missouri, for her senior project. There will be flyers in both the Commons and the library, along with boxes marked ´Lexxie´s Book Donations to the Children´s Hospital´ where you can donate short chapter/early teen books. Thank you!]]>